How might a plant population be affected by the construction of a road through a forest? In your answer, consider how things such as pollution from automobiles, runoff from roadways, or an increase in sunlight might affect the plant populations that live in the forest.

State officials are considering constructing a road through a forested wilderness area. this action will likely affect the forest ecosystem in various ways. part a: predict how the construction of a road could negatively affect plants and animals in that ecosystem. (3 points) part b: describe one way that the construction of a road could have a positive impact of the forest ecosystem. (1 point)